synonym Comparative
しつこい
VS
根強い
Differences Between "しつこい" and "根強い"
Option A
しつこい
Meaning
persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome
Reading
しつこい (shitsukoi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
あのセールスマンはとてもしつこい。
That salesman is very persistent.
Option B
根強い
Meaning
deeply rooted, firmly established, persistent
Reading
ねづよい (nedzuyoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その習慣は、この地域に根強く残っている。
That custom remains deeply rooted in this region.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- しつこい: An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
- しつこい: An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
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